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PBL Video: I especially liked the statement from one 

man on the video about replacing curriculum, thinking 

students have to learn this on this day.   Replacing it 

with learning this when you need it will help students 

learn better and be more motivated.   Project-based 

learning makes students more responsible for their 

learning by having them be challenged in real world 

applications of the subjects in which they are learning.  

I think that a big issue to do this like in the video is 

the technology available to the schools.   Those that do 

not have things, such as laptops available will have to 

research more of how to use project based learning in 

the classroom.  

Assignment 1: Algebra 2

In this assignments, students use different hands on 

materials to look at probability situations.   Stations are 

set up around the room and students work in groups.  

The stations include, m&m guess then count (theoretical 

vs experimental probability), rolling dice (theoretical vs 

experimental probability), lottery cards (combinations or 

permutations), playing cards (combinations or 

permutations), and drawing marbles out of a bag 

(combinations or permutations).   The students have 

directions at each station what to do and are giving a 

handout to record their data.   Each station is timed and 

students rotate until they have been to all the stations.  

Assignment 2:   Algebra 2

Using Cellphones to discuss, make, and graph 

systems of equations. Students will look at 

their phone bill, see how much usage goes to 

text and how much going to voice.   They will 

make a system of equations looking at the 

total price with a partner.   They will graph it on 

a large graph paper and discuss their findings 

with the class.

Assignment 3: Algebra 2

Stock Investigation.   This is a year long project that 

allows students to research the stock market, while 

using their skills in technology, graphing, and linear 

regression.   They pick up to 3 stocks and have to keep 

up with it over a 40 week time period.   They are to look 

at previous stock pries and come up with a line of 

regression and change it a little when necessary.    They 

compare their projections to their actual stock prices 

and find key reasons why their stocks have risen or 

taken a fall.   The present it once a semester by using a 

variety presentation.   Most students end of picking 

PowerPoint, but some use Prezi and one student even 

used an animated video.  

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In many cases, students do not 

integrate what they have learned.  

Problem based learning encourages 

students to engage in the cognitive 

process.   Since they are to be actively 

engaged, according to Barrett and 

Moore, students will acquire, 

comprehend, apply, structure, and 

integrate their ongoing knowledge 

(Barrett & Moore, 2011).

Scaffolding allows for students to take 

difficult tasks and find them more 

accessible.   It allows students to 

become better problem solvers by given 

instruction from teachers, mentors, and 

peers. Teachers guide students in the 

learning process, by pushing them to 

think and model questions that students 

need to be asking themselves (Silver, 

Duncan, and Chinn, 2007).

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